Utah: The Ultimate Road Trip

July 18, 2012
Utah is a place of unfathomable natural beauty—with its unique natural formations, colorful history, and culture, and exciting recreation opportunities—it is a state that contains the best elements of the great Mountain West and the Desert Southwest, from red rock splendor to mountain peaks with The Greatest Snow on Earth®, Utah is a four-season world-class... [Read More...]

10 great places to snack at a seafood shack

July 16, 2012
Come summertime, your best meal may come from a shack. Seafood dives dot the coasts, offering not only fresh off-the-boat fare, but a laid-back atmosphere where you often order from a window and eat outside. "They are literally shacks, a lot of them," says Mike Urban , author of Lobster Shacks: A Road Guide to New England's Best Lobster Joints (Countryman Press, $18.95). "They're whimsical, funky places." He shares some favorite shacks around his native New England and further afield with Larry Bleiberg for USA TODAY. [Read More]

Summer in the U.S.A.: 20 Best Vacation Destinations

July 11, 2012
In this summer of baggage fees and oversold flights, doesn't a good, old-fashioned road trip to a cabin in the woods or a great American town make total sense? This list of summer vacation spots takes you to 19 states: from the start of the Appalachian Trail in Maine and across the nation to Big Sur, California. So pack your bags, gas up the car, unfold your map, and hit the road to visit one of these great American summer escapes. [Read More]